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Kneecap say terror charge is part of ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury gig

Northern Irish rappers say charge is ‘political policing’ to stop them speaking out about ‘genocide in Gaza’

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap’s manager says rap trio ‘happy to meet’ Sir David Amess’ daughter

The hip-hop group apologised to the family of Sir David after footage emerged from a gig allegedly showing one member saying ‘kill your local MP’.

Evening Standard

Listen closely to the Kneecap furore. You’ll hear hypocrisy from all sides

The band’s rightwing critics are now cancel culture advocates, while defenders demand limitless free speech, says writer and podcaster Dorian Lynskey

The Guardian - UK

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UK Counter-terrorism Unit Probes Rappers Kneecap But Music Stars Back Band

British counter-terrorism police Thursday launched an investigation into online videos of Irish rappers Kneecap after the band denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah or inciting violence against UK politicians.

International Business Times

Kneecap row: police assessing ‘kill MP’ and ‘up Hamas, up Hezbollah’ footage

News comes as artists including Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream defend Irish rap trio from criticism

The Guardian - UK

'Gaza is the story': Musicians rally around Kneecap after ‘kill your MP’ footage

Pulp, Paul Weller and Primal Scream are among the notable music names who have defended Kneecap after one of the rap group’s members appeared to…

The National (Scotland)

Musicians rally around Kneecap after row over ‘kill your MP’ footage

Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member of the Irish trio saying ‘kill your local MP’.

Evening Standard

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Massive Attack defend Kneecap after row over ‘kill your MP’ footage

Video has emerged from a November 2023 gig appearing to show one member of the Irish group saying: ‘Kill your local MP.’

Evening Standard

Kneecap dropped from festival slot as MPs call out ‘half an apology’

Belfast-formed hip-hop trio have been accused of ‘deflection’ by family members of slain MPs Jo Cox and David Amess, after they shared a fresh statement over alleged ‘kill your local MP’ clip

The Independent UK

Katie Amess says Kneecap’s response in ‘kill your MP’ row was ‘gaslighting’

The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess said police should investigate the footage of a group member appearing to call for Tory MPs to be killed.

Evening Standard

Badenoch calls for Kneecap to be banned ‘full stop’ amid ‘kill your MP’ row

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch suggested the group should be pulled from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

Evening Standard

Families of murdered MPs reject Kneecap’s ‘half an apology’

The rap trio said a video extract in which a band member appeared to voice support for killing MPs had been deliberately taken out of context.

Evening Standard

Jarvis urges Glastonbury to think carefully about line-up after Kneecap comments

Conservative former minister Mark Francois said it would be ‘unconscionable’ for the Irish rap trio to perform at the festival.

Evening Standard

Kneecap issue defiant statement amid news that counter-terrorism police are analysing footage from two past shows, as calls for the Irish band to be removed from UK festival bills escalate

Kneecap react to condemnation of recent and historical live shows: "The real crimes are not in our performances; the real crimes are the silence and complicity of those in power."

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Evening Standard

Who Are Kneecap? Irish rap group member has terror charge dropped

Meet the Belfast band at the centre of a political firestorm

Euronews

Rap group Kneecap apologise to families for 'kill your MP' remarks

A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. The daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and the band has apologised. However, Kneecap said that they are facing a "co-ordinated smear campaign."

The Guardian - UK

Jo Cox family says Kneecap offering ‘half an apology’ over alleged call to kill MPs

Husband of murdered Labour MP says Belfast rappers’ talk of being unfairly targeted undermines their statement

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories demand Kneecap are cut from major Scottish festival

SCOTTISH Tory MSPs have urged TRNSMT festival to drop Kneecap from its line-up.

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The Independent UK

Children watching Andrew Tate a ‘red flag’, former terror investigator warns

Philip Grindell said he worries about loners who obsess over the Tate brothers as much as any loyalist to far-right or Islamic extremism

The Independent UK

Jo Cox’s sister shares safety fears after abuse over assisted dying bill

Jo Cox’s sister, the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has told Times Radio the abuse she has received over the assisted dying bill "doesn't leave you feeling necessarily safe as you might want."

The Guardian - UK

Cross-party body will seek to rebuild UK community cohesion after riots

New commission led by Sajid Javid and John Denham aims to speak to millions following unrest over Southport attack

Evening Standard

Election ‘difficult’ for some MPs as Lucy Powell expresses ‘abuse’ concerns

A committee of MPs led by the Speaker has been established to examine threats against MPs and candidates.

The Independent UK

Kim Leadbeater: ‘Proud Yorkshire woman’ determined to make a difference

She has been the Labour MP for Spen Valley since 2021.

Evening Standard

Kim Leadbeater: The reluctant MP determined to make a difference

The sister of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox has represented Spen Valley since 2021

The Independent UK

Esther Rantzen: Assisted dying Bill wonderful but law would be too late for me

The ChildLine founder commended Kim Leadbeater for taking on the often divisive issue.

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